Parents often ask how they can be involved in their child’s education when they are working or busy with younger children. Here are some ways to be involved without ever leaving home:

• Check your child’s backpack every night for important notes and papers.
• Look for the blue homework folder every week to see how your child is doing. Write a note back to the teacher if you have any questions.
•  Read to your child or listen to him/her read to you. Try to do this for fifteen minutes every night.
•   Simply ask your child about school. Many children will just answer with “fine” or “Nothing”. Ask again and talk about what they are learning.